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French school, circa 1780. PORTRAIT OF A KNIGHT...

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French school, circa 1780. PORTRAIT OF A KNIGHT OF THE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE He is depicted in a three-quarter bust to the right, wearing the Golden Fleece. Gouache on ivory of great quality of execution. H. 4.7 cm ; W. 3.9 cm Gilded brass ring. A small chip at the edge and a scratch on the glass. Provenance: -collection of the late King Umberto II of Italy (1904-1983). Delegated by the sovereign to a member of his family.